2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Most common 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems

Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	11
Engine	10
Power Train	9
Unknown Or Other	4
Electrical System	4
Structure	2
Suspension	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Seats	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2026-09-11, Power Train
My 2017 Cadillac Escalade AFM lifter fail and cause complete engine failure while driving on the highway. It was terrifying to happen on the highway. This could have cause as a major accident.

2026-08-04, Engine
P0306 misfire. Flashing check engine light. Ive replaced all spark plugs. Ive replaced the ignition coil. Still has not fixed problem. While doing research on how to replace fuel injectors came across an article stating special coverage N102291660 for fuel injectors extending the warranty to 10 years, 150,000 miles but this is not showing for my VIN. My vehicle has the 6.2L engine so Im not sure what this is covered for some but not others when this is a known problem. I bought this vehicle a year ago because my wife and I took in custody of our 3 nieces all under age 2 thinking this would be a reliable vehicle. Id like to understand why my vehicle os not covered for this known issue

2026-02-03, Engine
Lifters went out in January 2024 Paid thousands and thousands to repair and now having more issues again. Same issues the recalled 2021-2025 gym 6.2L have

2025-12-01, Service Brakes
Incident date: 2025-11-22 Location: I-70 (while taking an exit) Dealership: Jim Coleman Cadillac (vehicle purchased and routinely serviced here) I am reporting a sudden and severe brake system failure that created an immediate risk to vehicle occupants. On 2025-11-22 my wife was driving our Escalade with our two children when, while taking an exit on I-70, she felt the brakes go completely limp and the vehicle would not slow down as expected. The vehicle had been driving normally beforehand; we had made a couple of stops earlier that day. She was able to reduce speed and bring the vehicle to a stop without colliding with another vehicle, but this was only because there was no traffic immed

2025-11-28, Service Brakes
2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV VIN: [XXX] Dealership: Jim Coleman Cadillac, Bethesda, MD I am reporting a brake safety failure involving severe and abnormal brake component wear that created an immediate safety risk with breaks completely failing while driving at high speed on the highway. During normal driving, I discovered that the right front brake assembly had worn down to bare metal. The brake pad friction material was completely gone, resulting in metal-on-metal contact with the rotor. The rotor showed deep scoring and unsafe wear consistent with a possible stuck caliper piston, seized caliper slide pins, or other component malfunction. This failure occurred without warning. The vehicl

2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV: Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (11), Engine (10), Power Train (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.